Job Expiration Dynamic Tag

Display job expiration dates from your job listings dynamically in Elementor templates. This tag handles expiration dates with multiple format options and expired status messages.

Usage

1. Open the Elementor editor
2. Add any text-based widget (Heading, Text Editor, etc.)
3. Click the Dynamic Tags icon (database symbol)
4. Select “Job Expires” from the WP Job Manager group

[Insert Screenshot 1: Selection of the Job Expires Dynamic Tag in the Elementor editor]

Features

Format Options

• Default: Uses WordPress date format settings
• Days Until: Shows remaining days until expiration
• Custom: Your own date format pattern

Custom Date Formatting

• Use standard WordPress date format characters
• Example: “F j, Y” outputs “March 10, 2024”
• Link to WordPress date formatting guide included

Expired Text

• Customizable message for expired listings
• Default: “Expired”

[Insert Screenshot 2: Format options and expired text settings in the Dynamic Tag controls]

Backend Fields

The tag works with one WP Job Manager meta field:

• _job_expires: Date string in MySQL format

Common Use Cases

• Expiration dates in job listings
• Days remaining counters
• Expired job indicators
• Email notifications
• Archive page sorting

Best Practices

• Choose a consistent date format across your site
• Set clear expired messages
• Consider your locale when selecting date formats
• Use “Days Until” for better user engagement

Need Help?

If you’re experiencing issues not covered here:

• Check the expiration date in the job listing
• Verify your date format settings
• Test different format options
• Contact support with specific examples